Bolt Innovation Group

About The Fund

Bolt Innovation Group is a venture capital firm that specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing primarily on companies in the software, hardware, and information technology sectors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in San Francisco, California, and New York, New York, they are committed to investing at the intersection of the digital and physical worlds. They are known for being independently minded and often lead the first round of financing in over 90% of their investments, showing a strong preference to be actively involved from the outset of a startup's journey. With an investment threshold that resides at $8,500,000, they have cast their financial influence over a variety of ventures aiming to reimagine products, systems, and experiences across the economy. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of companies, with successful investments in areas like strength-training startups achieving unicorn status and additive manufacturing. They also focus on leveraging unique technology and valuable data sets in their investment strategy. Beyond the financial aspects, Bolt Innovation Group fosters communities and projects such as Women in Hardware, Boltcutter, Groundwork, and the Teardown Library. These initiatives support their philosophy of cultivating a future-forward landscape for hardware and direct-to-consumer product innovation. Integral to their culture are the insights and experiences shared through their blog, featuring posts about the convergence of technology and culture, as well as the challenges faced in consumer tech industries like Bitcoin and crypto.